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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1918

Page

7

Mixed flour rules loosened for Iowa retailers

J. F. Deems of the Iowa Food Administration issues a bulletin relaxing prior restrictions on wheat flour sales. Retailers must provide substitutes at specified ratios while Victory Mixed Flours may be sold without substitutes. rules cover limits, labeling, pricing, and reporting to enforcement officials.

J. F. Deems Iowa Lowa United States Food Administration The Food Administration Burlington Qur Rule & Graham

Thrown Off Wagon Leaves Babe Badly Hurt near Fairfield

The 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W C Kline was riding in a farm wagon when a sudden start threw her from the wagon. Her head, face and ear were badly injured by an iron bar. She was taken to Jefferson County Hospital for treatment and is resting as well as could be expected.

Fairfield W.C. Kline Jefferson County Hospital

Monte Carlo Offered as Leave Center for U S Boys

Paris Sept 2 Monte Carlo has been offered as a leave center for the American Expeditionary forces by the Prince of Monaco. The American headquarters studies the distance from the front and transportation congestion. Hotels can accommodate from 6 000 to 8 400 soldiers and the casino will remain closed to uniformed men.

Paris Monte Carlo

Conference on Liberty Loan held in Des Moines plan

The Fourth Liberty Loan drive tops Iowa aims as county chairmen and vice chairmen from the eleventh district meet in Burlington and Des Moines. They discuss subscription methods, uniform assessments, deferred payments, non resident contributions, and tax considerations. Key figures like J L Edwards and district officers plan to coordinate across ninety nine counties for a strong statewide total.

Burlington Des Moines Merchants National Bank J. L. Edwards John Fleming Iowa Eleventh District J. A. McArthur J. N. Patterson Des Moines County O. F. Fryer Fairfield Co. W. Riggs Libertyville Jefferson County J. A. Dunlap Keokuk H. J. Kennedy Fort Madison

Prepare for Changeable Weather Advised by Wooster Reader

A Wooster Ohio message from H. B. Miller R F D 10 explains a bad cold and sore throat improved after four doses of Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad warns to use genuine Foley's and avoid substitutes and counterfeits. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries the product.

H. B. Miller Wooster Foley Lemmon Advt

Iowa Germans Gave Hans Financial Aid

Seizure of records shows Iowans contributed heavily to the Han fund in America used for propaganda, ship and plant disruptions, and spying. A. P. Sherwood cites evidence from the German Publication Society seizure in New York. Dr. Emil Franke allegedly solicited funds in 1915. contributors will be watched and action taken for disloyal conduct.

Des Moines lIa Han Fund America United States A. P. Sherwood Secret Service German Publication Society New York Emil Franke Berlin Emperor Wilhelm Iowa

Newly Acquired Dignity

Elmer bursts in with the news of a new grandchild, shouting for everyone to clear the yard as neighbors listen to the excited family moment.

Elmer

Must Register or Face Prison Term in Draft Pick

Des Moines reports a severe penalty for men ages 18 to 45 who fail to register on Sept 12 under the new draft bill. Officials urge cooperation, warn ignorance is no excuse, and outline exemptions for those already registered or in military service.

Des Moines H. J. Metcalf State Council of Defense D. M. Reynolds Congress Regular Army National Guard United States Reserve Corps Navy Marine Corps Naval Reserve Force Marine Corps Reserve

Form Battalions For Limited Service

The War Department announced development battalions have been established at army training camps to utilize men physically disqualified for general service. About ninety thousand men have already been transferred to these new units. those with physical defeats are organized into companies for training to correct minor defects.

Washington War Department

Its Dangerous Stage of Catarrh and Consumption Risk

A warning that catarrh can progress to affect the lungs and cause consumption. Local sprays and inhalers do not cure it. 8S. 8, 8 is claimed to remove germs from the blood. Obtain a bottle from a druggist and request medical guidance from 27 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

War Department details for transfer of skilled troops

The War Department reports battalions prove their value at the outset as casualties are treated and soldiers are rated for transfer to army or semi civilian duty. Many men with exceptional trade skills are placed in suitable work. draft up to age 45 will likely boost transfers.

War Department

Want Ad Summary From January Listing

A classified notice notes items for sale in an early January listing. The readable fragment indicates a want ad announcing sale of goods but provides no specific items, prices, or contact details. The brief item reflects a generic sale notification in the newspaper page segment.

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